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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Sence

Largest measured chub: 48.6 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Sence was 48.6 cm, recorded at Sheepy Magna on 28 July 2016.

Across 721 measured chub, the median measured length was 21 cm.

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Sence.

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Most recent observation22 August 2024Oaklands Farm, Shackerstone · 13 fish
Largest measured chub
48.6 cm
Median length
21 cm
Fish measured
721
Survey locations
11

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured chub

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
48.6 cm28 Jul 2016Sheepy Magna148856
47.5 cm28 Jul 2016Sheepy Magna148856
46.3 cm13 Oct 1992Ratcliffe Culey4875
45.7 cm28 Jul 2016Sheepy Magna148856
45.5 cm7 Jul 2022Sheepy Magna161206
45.1 cm2 Aug 2018Sheepy Magna153116
45 cm20 Jun 2006Harris Bridge99877
44.9 cm13 Oct 1992Ratcliffe Culey4875
44.2 cm21 Jun 2006Ratcliffe Culey99881
44 cm2 Aug 2018Sheepy Magna153116

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

Explore the river

Where chub were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one chub record.

Choose a point on the map to see what was recorded there.

Map points are approximate and don’t show fishing access. Check local permissions before visiting.

Place surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding chub
Oaklands Farm, Shackerstone10 Jul 200722 Aug 20245
Sheepy Magna21 Jun 20067 Jul 20225
Sence Valley Forest Park8 Sept 201011 Aug 20164
Downstream Sence Valley11 Aug 201611 Aug 20161
Broom Hill Farm28 Sept 20113 Sept 20154
Ratcliffe Culey13 Oct 19924 Sept 20124
Congerstone/ Cricket Pitch7 Jul 199221 Aug 20124
Harris Bridge8 Jul 199220 Jun 20063
Upstream Kelham Bridge18 Jun 199718 Jun 19971
Lovatt'S Bridge8 Jul 199224 Apr 19962
Hugglescote19 Mar 199619 Mar 19961

Choose a point or table row to see the location. More survey visits can mean more records, but not necessarily more fish.

1992–2024

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded chub that year.

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 721 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
2.1 cm
Lower quarter
13.9 cm
Median
21 cm
Upper quarter
29.5 cm
Largest
48.6 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Sence

Compare other species with enough survey and measurement data for a detailed page.

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Before you fish

Good to know

These are past survey records, so the fish present today may be different. Map points are approximate—check local access, permissions and fishing rules before visiting.

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